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The Department of Medicine recognized outstanding faculty and staff during its inaugural Department of Medicine Awards Ceremony, celebrating individuals whose contributions strengthen patient care, education, research, mentorship and workplace culture across the department. Established through the Department’s Wellness Program, the awards ceremony was held on October 27, 2026, in the Eric P. Newman Education Center […]

First author Guifang Dong, PhD, of the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Lipid Research at WashU Medicine, and co-first author George Spyropoulos, MD, of the WashU Medicine Department of Pediatrics, authored a study published in the October issue of Diabetes.

The note arrived neatly written, addressed directly to the WashU Medicine care team at VA St. Louis Health Care System. “You have become people I trust and people I consider part of my extended family. You have been there through some of the most difficult chapters of my life, and I do not take that for […]

Jessica Silva-Fisher, PhD, a WashU Medicine scientist at Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and WashU Medicine, has received a Research Scholar Grant from the American Cancer Society (ACS) — one of only 15 investigators nationally to receive the award this grant cycle.

Dr. Muhammad Azeem Saeed joins the Department of Medicine in the Division of Oncology as an Instructor as of November 2026. Muhammad Azeem Saeed, PhD, is a cancer immunologist and translational researcher. His research focuses on the immune mechanisms that regulate prostate cancer progression and therapeutic response, with particular interests in tumor immunology, cancer immunotherapy, […]

Bemotrizinol, or BEMT, is a sunscreen ingredient long used in Europe, Asia, Australia and other parts of the world that is now making its way to the United States following a recent FDA regulatory decision. The ingredient absorbs both UVA and UVB radiation and can now be included in U.S. sunscreen products.

First in the region to offer the therapy, WashU Medicine expands options for patients whose advanced melanoma has progressed despite previous immunotherapy

Barbara Trautner, MD, PhD, Gerald and Judith Medoff Professor of Infectious Diseases, Professor of Medicine, Co-Chief, Infectious Diseases Division, WashU Medicine, is a co-author of a recently-published response to a letter to the editor in Clinical Infectious Diseases. 

A collaborative team of researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine have been awarded a nearly $11 million grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study how gut bacteria transition from benign colonizers into […]

Diwali is one of the most significant and widely celebrated festivals in India and among Hindu communities around the world. Diwali is a festival that celebrates the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. It has deep-rooted religious and cultural significance and is celebrated with enthusiasm and joy, fostering unity […]

On November 11th, the United States observes Veterans Day to honor all veterans who have served during war and peace, whether living or deceased. However, it is primarily intended to thank those living who have served. First known as Armistice Day, President Woodrow Wilson set aside the day of November 11th (the first anniversary of […]

Raising Awareness and Supporting Health November marks National Diabetes Month, a time to bring attention to diabetes and the impact it has on millions worldwide. This month is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of diabetes, its risks, and ways to manage and prevent it. With more than 37 million Americas living with diabetes […]

Thanksgiving is an official holiday celebrated on different dates in countries such as the United States, Canada, Grenada, Saint Lucia, Liberia, and unofficially in Brazil and the Philippines. It is also observed in the Dutch town of Leiden and the Australian territory of Norfolk Island. Thanksgiving Day is celebrated by Americans on the fourth Thursday […]

Researchers at WashU Medicine have found that glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs), including semaglutide and tirzepatide, were associated with significantly lower risks of heart attack, heart failure and death among adults with serious mental illness, type 2 diabetes and obesity. 

ST. LOUIS — Breast cancer awareness is an opportunity to remind people about the importance of knowing their risk, recognizing potential symptoms and staying up to date on recommended screenings. Dr. Emily Podany, a Washington University medical oncologist at Siteman Cancer Center, and Jason McClelland, vice president of regional development for the American Cancer Society, […]

Welcome to the fall edition of The DOM Insider, This is a busy time in Medicine as our inpatient and outpatient practices are growing.  We have many new faculty starting this year and we welcomed new residents and fellows. All of our fellowships have a large number of applicants from across the country and our residency […]

A project to develop a treatment that could reverse osteoarthritic tissue damage, led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, has received $17 million from the federal Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H).

Researchers at WashU Medicine have reported a promising new strategy for fighting filarial worms, a group of parasites that cause serious chronic diseases such as river blindness. The study, led by Makedonka Mitreva, PhD, Gordon R. Miller Professor of Medicine, Departments of Medicine and Genetics, tested repurposed human GPCR antagonists alongside a series of newly […]

Thank you, residents and interns, for all you do for one another and for your patients. Though often under-appreciated, your work does not go unnoticed. ​​​​​​​Help us highlight the kindness, clinical skills, and work ethic: submit here. Residents of the Month Hersh Patel Hersh is an exceptional physician and colleague. His medical knowledge is remarkable, and he has […]

Thank you, residents and interns, for all you do for one another and for your patients. Though often under-appreciated, your work does not go unnoticed. ​​​​​​​Help us highlight the kindness, clinical skills, and work ethic: submit here. Residents of the Month Ariana Rabinowitsch After meeting Ariana on the first day on firm, some of my angst subsided. I […]

Thank you, residents and interns, for all you do for one another and for your patients. Though often under-appreciated, your work does not go unnoticed. ​​​​​​​Help us highlight the kindness, clinical skills, and work ethic: submit here. Residents of the Month Cody Hart Despite this being his first time serving as a senior, he did an outstanding job […]

Thank you, residents and interns, for all you do for one another and for your patients. Though often under-appreciated, your work does not go unnoticed. ​​​​​​​Help us highlight the kindness, clinical skills, and work ethic: submit here. Residents of the Month Alyssa Bren, MD She was an outstanding senior. I learned so much from her, especially about how […]

Dr. Neil Parker joins the Department of Medicine in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine as an Assistant Professor as of August 2026. Because of his deep love of the sciences, Dr. Parker was inspired to pursue medicine as a career early in his life, knowing it was a field where he could […]

WashU Medicine in St. Louis and Barnes-Jewish Hospital recognized seven Department of Medicine internal medicine residents and fellows with the 2026 Knowlton Incentive for Excellence Award. This award recognizes and fosters a new generation of compassionate, skilled physicians who show extraordinary care for the patient. The physicians were celebrated during the annual ceremony held on October […]

It is with great pride and gratitude that we celebrate another year of the WashU Medicine Academy of Educators. This year, our Academy continued to grow as a dedicated faculty community united by a shared commitment to educational excellence. Together, our members delivered outstanding faculty development programs, created meaningful opportunities for mentorship and sponsorship, advanced […]

For many people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diagnosis comes only after the disease has already significantly affected their lives. Everyday activities become harder. Hospitalizations may become more frequent. And patients with advanced disease may begin to believe they have exhausted their treatment options. At WashU Medicine, specialists in the Division of Pulmonary & […]

Primary care is where medicine meets public health. The health issues that drive people to primary care clinics, from high blood pressure to anxiety, are rooted in the complex social determinants that shape health on a population level. But both public health and primary care systems are routinely under-resourced, and struggle to meet the needs […]

Dr. William Thinnes joins the Department of Medicine in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine as an Assistant Professor as of August 2026. Dr. Thinnes is an intensivist and pulmonologist with a focus on interventional pulmonology. His research is focused on patient-centered outcomes in the diagnosis of thoracic oncologic disorders and pleural disease. […]

Alan C. Braverman, MD, FACC, Alumni Endowed Professor of Cardiovascular Diseases, section head of General Cardiology, and director of the Marfan Syndrome and Aortopathy Center at WashU Medicine, was honored during the Cleveland Clinic Comprehensive, Lifelong, Expeditious (CLE) Care of Aortic Disease Symposium, held Sept. 18-19, 2026. 

Researchers at WashU Medicine led by Michael S. Diamond, MD, PhD, the Herbert S. Gasser Professor in the John T. Milliken Department of Medicine, received a $2.5 million SMART Antiviral Prize to support their search for the first broad-spectrum antivirals to treat chikungunya and related viruses.